I bought the Powerbear radio last week, and have been using it everyday...probably a total of 30 hours of listening while in the garden, and moving it around with me, from area to area as I was weeding my plants. Nothing has broken yet :) and so far, battery life is good with cheap batteries...I mean 30 hours and the cheap dollar store batteries are still going strong.
I am impressed with the reception of this Powerbear radio. Reception is probably the main thing I look for in a small radio, because my favorite station has a weak signal and their transmitter is 50 miles away. This inexpensive radio picks up this station better than most radios I own, and I own a lot of them. The antenna seems to move smoothly and does it's job.
This powerbear has a striking resemblance to the Sony ICF-S10MK2 (an excellent radio in most all aspects, which is now discontinued and very expensive to buy a NOS or a nice used one), but the replacement model (Sony ICFP26) is just as good, but is twice the price of the Powerbear. The rest of my Powerbear review will be comparing it to the Sonys.
The Powerbear came packaged in a sturdy and fancy box, which I was surprised at, because of it's price point. The ICFP26 came it cheap packaging that isn't likely to protect it during shipping, depending on how Amazon packs your items. The ICF-S10MK2, if you find an unopened one, comes it a plastic blister pack, and it well protected.
For my use, the the two big pluses about the Powerbear is, it has better reception then the Sonys and the Powerbear has the capability of louder volume.
OK, now the things about the Powerbear that are seemingly of less quality than the Sonys.
1. The Sound quality is "tinny", no Bass sounds at all, so if you prefer to listen to music, you may be disappointed. The very treble-like audio is just fine for me, and MAYBE EVEN BETTER if you listen to talk radio like I do. The Station I listen to is all Talk, and I find that voices are more easily understood, than with the Sonys that I own.
2. The Volume control dial feels flimsy, but for now, it is working just fine. Maybe it'll last a long time? I hope so. The on-off part of the dial does have a nice click, so that part feels OK.
3. The AM-FM switch also feels flimsy. Again, it is working fine for now.
4. The frequency indicator leaves a lot to be desired, as mentioned in many other reviews. Some reviews stated their indicator wasn't visible or just not moving when dial is turned. I guess I might be lucky, the indicator on mine moves fine and is easy to see. BUT, it could have been better "zero'd in" at the factory, although the amount that it's off, isn't a major problem.
I haven't used the earphone jack.
I hope this review helps you out.
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| Sold By | PowerBear LLC | Goodes | Prunus Store | OULISI | LEOTEC-AUDIO | Prunus Store |
| power source | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered | Battery &AC Power Supply | Battery Powered |
| supported bands | 2-Band | AM/FM | AM/FM | AM/FM/SW | AM/FM | FM, AM, SW |
| connectivity tech | Auxiliary | — | — | FM AM SW | AM FM | USB |
| hardware interface | 3 5 mm audio | 3 5 mm audio | 3 5 mm audio | 3 5 mm audio | 3 5 mm audio | usb c |
| frequency | 108 MHz | 108 MHz | 108 MHz | 108 MHz | 108 MHz | 108 MHz |
| voltage | — | — | 3 volts of direct current | — | 110 volts | 5 volts |
Product Description
PowerBear AM/FM Portable Radio
Go Beyond Your Power!
PowerBear has been specializing in charging solutions for years. We design each product with the customer in mind and use only the highest quality components.
Technical Specifications:
- FM: 80 - 108 MHz
- AM: 530 - 1600 KHz
- SNR: 34 dB
- Power: 2 AA Batteries
- Dimensions: 4.6 x 2.7 x 1.1 in
- Weight: 3.7 oz
PowerBear Portable Radio
The PowerBear Portable Radio is the perfect accessory for those far off outdoor experiences that don't allow for the use of a phone.
Created to be versatile, sturdy, and compact, this radio is built timeless. Easy to access dials and switches allow for you to use the radio with a single hand so that you're never distracted from the jaw dropping scenery. The powerful speakers let you enjoy this tiny radio with many others, no need to compromise quality for quantity in our sound!
Features:
- Long Range Reception
- Access to AM/FM Radio
- Built-in Headphone Port
- Long Lasting Battery Operated Radio
- Built in High Powered Speaker
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Built-in Headphone PortWith our built-in headphone port you can enjoy the radio without bothering others around you. With the headphone port you can truly enjoy your radio any where at any time. |
Long Range AntennaOur radio is built with a long range antenna that will keep you connected to your local radio stations all the way out in nature. Never miss a beat even while you're out far far away! |
FM/AM SwitchTune in to all your local AM and FM stations for news, live baseball games, talk radio, all styles of music, and more. The range for the radio is: FM is 80 - 108 MHz while the range for AM is 530 - 1600KHz. |
Portable Compact DesignDesigned for travel, the radio is built compact. The lightweight sturdy materials allow for easy portability. The radio dials, switch, antenna, and headphone port are placed so that they are easily accessed without being cumbersome. |
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1 of 2 Impressive reception for a tiny radio - 2nd USED and DOA Paid for New
Paid for two new radios and got one that was a return, and it had old corroded batteries in it. Shameful that you sent me a used product AND I have to drive to UPS to return it. Zero Starts for wasting my time and gas.Five Stars for the one that worked: Needed something to play news during storms and weather issues. Wish it had the ability to get weather but it is a plain AM/FM radio and takes 2 AA batteries. Sound is clear and loud enough, also has a earphone plug, small retractable antenna. Will keep one in the car and one in the kitchen. We got caught with a tornado warning and had weather channel on a GMSR radio but needed a regular radio that doesn't need internet when the power is down. Great choice for your bug-out bag.
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